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Universities Ireland Cork Institute Technology Courses Biomedical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8)

Biomedical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8)
at Cork Institute Technology

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Course Summary

Biomedical Engineering includes both the design of devices, instrumentation, or processes for clinical use; and the application of engineering science and technology to the solution of problems in biological systems.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6003	CAD with Design
PHYS6003	Engineering Physics 1
BIOL6002	Applied Biology of the Cell
MATH6005	Engineering Maths 101
BIOE6007	Introductory Biomechanics
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6012	Material Science & Engineering
BIOE7005	Biomedical Eng Design
PHOL6001	Applied Anatomy and Physiology
CHEM6001	Engineering Chemistry
MATH6006	Engineering Maths 102
MECH6010	Introductory ThermoFluids

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH7011	Mechanical Materials (2D)
MECH7004	Electrical Engineering 1
MATH7006	Engineering Mathematics 211
BIOE7006	Biomechanics 2
MECH7007	Manufacturing Technology

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
MECH6006	Engineering Workshop Practice
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
BIOM6009	Microbes & Control Principles
BIOE7012	Biomedical Design
MECH7005	Electrical Engineering 2
MATH7005	Engineering Maths Methods
MECH7006	Fluid Mechanics

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
BIOE7007	Biomedical Instrumentation 1
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
BIOE8002	Applied Biomedical Design
MANU8007	Quality Engineering
MECH8009	IPD Laboratories 1
MECH8023	System Dynamics & Control Eng

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 1
MECH7004	Electrical Engineering 1
BIOE8001	Biomedical Manufacture

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
MANU8001	Advanced Materials & Processes
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
MECH8032	Surface Engineering

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
BIOE8007	Anatomy of Biomechanics
STAT8005	Statistics for Engineering
MECH8010	IPD Laboratories 2
MECH8024	Work Placement Mechanical Eng

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH8014	Mechatronics System Design
MECH8005	Engineering Management
BIOE8006	Biomedical Instrumentation 2
STAT8002	Mathematics for Engineers
MECH8020	Project Management & Research

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
MANU8001	Advanced Materials & Processes
INTR8011	Instrumentation for Sensors
MANU8004	Manufacturing Systems
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
MECH8032	Surface Engineering

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH8021	Mechanical Capstone Project
BIOE8004	Clinical Eng. management
BIOE8008	Applied Biomaterials
BIOE8003	Advanced Biomechanics
BIOE8005	Biomed Fluid & Mass Transport

Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements:

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. A grade H4 is required in Mathematics which may also be satisfied by H4 in Applied Mathematics plus H6 in Mathematics.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Biomedical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8) may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
Graduates can look forward to careers in the medical device industry, in the design and manufacture of medical devices, in research roles within industry or in academic research. Graduates can also enter the hospital or clinical environment to work as clinical engineers.

Potential Areas of Employment
- Biomedical device design and manufacture
- Research & development
- Engineering support within clinical environments
- Regulated industries e.g. healthcare/food

Cost Of Studying At Cork Institute Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Biomedical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8) at Cork Institute Technology